Senior Investigator

Role Responsibilities

Position Overview: The Senior Investigator brings advanced investigative expertise and deep knowledge of legislation related to teacher conduct and competence. Working independently with minimal supervision, the role involves managing a high volume of complex investigations and ensuring fair, timely, and thorough investigations are completed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations independently, including interviews, evidence collection, and report writing.
• Apply knowledge of the Education Act, Code of Professional Conduct, and Quality Standards.
• Prioritize and manage a high caseload of complex and/or sensitive investigations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Lead team investigations when required and testify at hearings.
• Mentor investigators, assist with training, and contribute to process development.
• Liaise with stakeholders such as Alberta Education, Alberta Justice, law enforcement, schools, and the public.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Provide reports, briefings, and recommendations to the Manager of Investigations.
• Guide and support the investigation team.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and respond to inquiries.
• Handle sensitive complaints involving multiple perspectives and high emotion with professionalism and care.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results: When a teacher or teacher leader is under investigation, it is imperative that the investigation is completed in a timely, respectful, and rigorous manner. The Senior Investigator is responsible for independently managing their caseload to ensure this standard is met.
• Develop Self and Others: Staying current in the field of investigations is critical to success in this role. The Senior Investigator is expected to continuously develop their own expertise while supporting the growth of others through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Creative Problem Solving: The Senior Investigator applies their investigative expertise to address a wide range of complex and politically sensitive inquiries and complaints. This often involves conducting research to establish facts, understand the issues, and propose well-reasoned solutions—some of which may become part of the public record.
• Agility: The Senior Investigator must respond effectively to a variety of inquiries and issues within short timelines, while maintaining objectivity and professionalism across all investigative cases.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: University degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Legal Studies) or equivalent experience (1 year of experience = 1 year of education).
Experience: Minimum of four years in investigations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills:

• Superior report writing and documentation skills.
• Exceptional interviewing and effective listening abilities.
• Strong conflict management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient verbal and non-verbal communication.
• High adaptability to change and sound judgment.

Professional Attributes:

• Ability to manage complex situations under strict timelines.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Capacity to mentor and support a team of investigators.

Assets

• Prior work within Alberta’s education system.
• Knowledge of provincial legislation related to unprofessional conduct and professional competence.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time Permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Working location is 8th floor, Petwin Tower 10707 – 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton.

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a written assessment.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening ( including a vulnerable sector check).
• Parking is not provided for this position.
• Employee annual professional fees/dues are not covered for this position.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter that outlines in detail their experiences and how that experience relates specifically to the requirements for this position. Applications without an appropriate cover letter or appropriate resume will not be considered.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).

Interviews will be conducted in-person in Edmonton, Alberta. A writing assessment will form part of the interview screening process.

This competition will be used to develop a certified candidate list for future vacancies with the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission and may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.